tenor banjo 4-string, mahogany rim, 24 brackets, short scale 17 fret

RMB-604-SS<br><br>This 17 fret Richwood master Series tenor banjo is popular mostly in Irish traditional music. The 17 fret version has a more mellow and sweeter sound than its 19 fret counterpart. The typical playing style of a tenor banjo is with a plectrum, but of course we encourage you to explore all techniques on this instrument. As with all Master Series banjos the RMB-604-SS is a very stable instrument with 24 brackets, quality wood and parts, ensuring a lifetime of musical pleasure.<br><br>Specs:<br>top: Remo weatherking white 11”<br>rim: laminated mahogany<br>resonator: mahogany<br>neck: mahogany<br>fingerboard: engineered wood<br>bridge: maple with ebony cap<br>tuners: banjo style 4:1 ratio<br>truss rod: two way adjustable<br>scale length : 50 cm<br>total instrument length: 81 cm<br>top nut width: 30,5 mm<br><br>nut width: bone<br>binding: ivoroid<br>finish: highgloss clear<br>hardware: chrome plated<br>tuning: Irish tuning: GDAE, standard tuning: CGDA<br>brackets: 24<br>weight: app. 3,10 kg<br><br><br>